DOI: https://doi.org/10.36347/sjds.2026.v13i06.001

Pages: 97-103

Ectopic eruption is a common dental anomaly whose prevalence varies among populations and dental groups. The prevalence of ectopic eruption of the permanent maxillary canine has been reported to range from 1% to 3% worldwide, with significant ethnic variations. Objective: To determine the most frequent eruption path of maxillary canines using panoramic radiographs and the Ericson and Kurol method in children aged 8 to 10 years treated at the Pediatric Dentistry Department (DEPeI). Materials and Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional, observational study was conducted. From 790 patient records collected between 2018 and 2022, inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied, resulting in a final sample of 170 panoramic radiographs. Data were processed and analyzed using Microsoft Excel 365 and IBM SPSS Statistics software. Results: Of the 170 panoramic radiographs evaluated, 92 (54.1%) corresponded to males and 78 (45.9%) to females. The highest frequency was observed among 9-year-old males (n = 47) and 8-year-old females (n = 40). Female patients showed a greater tendency toward an unfavorable eruption path associated with an increased risk of maxillary canine impaction. Conclusions: Early identification of alterations in the eruption path of maxillary canines during the mixed dentition stage may facilitate timely diagnosis and interceptive treatment, potentially reducing the risk of canine impaction and its associated complications.